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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,155.41, 7,114.86 and 2,917.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,155.41, 7,114.86 and 2,917.53 is: 4,026.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,155.41 : 7,114.86 = 2,917.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,155.41/7,114.86 = 2,917.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,155.41x = 7,114.86 × 2,917.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,155.41x = 20,757,817.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,757,817.50/5,155.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,026.41

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